Skateboarding

Expressions of interest for the 2027 program are now open

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The HAS Skateboarding program is delivered in partnership with Skate Australia and the Regional Academies of Sport (RAS) network.

This program provides a high‑performance development pathway for talented young Skateboarders, focusing on technical skills, strength and conditioning, athlete education, and personal growth. 

Athletes receive targeted skill development, seasonal training support, and preparation for high‑performance trials. The program includes practical education in areas such as S&C, nutrition, sports psychology and injury management, along with opportunities to represent HAS at events, inter‑academy sessions and camps. 

Program Partners

Selected athletes receive:

  • 7 Skill Development Sessions Focused on multiple disciplines based in Newcastle and Central Coast including a two day workshop
  • High‑quality coaching in a squad environment
  • Access to quality training facilities
  • Strength & Conditioning assessment and programming
  • Sports science testing and high‑performance training support
  • Opportunities to represent HAS at events
  • Education in technical, tactical, and personal Skateboarding development
  • Academy uniform kit (additional cost)
 

Additional HAS benefits:

  • Access to Lumin (Academy athlete performance and management platform)
  • Support for award and scholarship nominations
  • Community engagement and corporate partner exposure
  • Promotion through HAS media channels

Program Eligibility Criteria

Athletes must:

  • Turning 10 – 17 (born 2010 -2017) in 2027
  • Reside in the Hunter region within the defined Local Government boundaries of the following Council areas: Newcastle, Lake Macquarie, Maitland, Cessnock, Port Stephens, Dungog, Singleton, Muswellbrook, Upper Hunter Shire, Mid-Coast.
  • Demonstrate a dedication to improving performance.
The athlete levy contributes towards the overall cost of delivering the Academy programs. Within our high performance programs are items including:
 
  • Coaching*
  • Access to training facilities*
  • Strength & Conditioning assessments and programming*
  • Sports science testing*
  • Access to Academy Games* (relevant sports/age groups only)
  • Insurance
* Please note, Items marked with an Asterix are components supported through NSW Government grant funding. The grant contribution from the NSW government is limited to costs and activities identified in the approved Project Plan. The remaining portion of the athlete levy contributes towards costs associated with delivering and administering the Academy that are not covered by the NSW Government grant funding.

Program Delivery Period

November 2026 – May 2027